Malaspina seeks students for new jazz degree program
February 19, 2006
Budding jazz artists take note - auditions are taking place for 30 coveted seats in Malaspina University-College's new Bachelor of Music degree program in jazz performance. Third-year classes, which begin September 2006 in Nanaimo, include jazz theory/arranging, jazz history, aural skills, improvisation and performance. The new program will appeal to music students throughout BC and across... Read more
High school students flock to Malaspina's Model United Nations conference
February 15, 2006
Over 120 Vancouver Island high school students will gather at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo next week to practise international diplomacy. The students will attend Malaspina’s first Model United Nations conference February 19 to 21. The conference marks the 60th anniversary of the United Nations, and is co-hosted by the Malaspina’s Global Studies program and Global Studies Students'... Read more
Time travel to fifth century Greece with the Malaspina University-College Theatre production of The Oresteia
February 13, 2006
Never heard of The Oresteia? Well, actually you have. The classic Greek play is one of the most popular stories in the world – Shakespeare called it Hamlet. And now you can see it on stage during Malaspina University-College Theatre Department’s spring production, March 2 to 11. "It’s a story people keep coming back to," said Ian Johnston, Malaspina Honorary Research Associate who translated... Read more
Centre for Shellfish Research gets seven acre boost
February 9, 2006
A seven acre waterfront property donation will be transformed into a for the Malaspina University-College Centre for Shellfish Research (CSR) The Deep Bay Ownership Group officially handed over the deed for the Deep Bay property to Malaspina February 10. “Malaspina is sincerely grateful for this kind of donation,” said Malaspina President Rich Johnston. “Not only will the field site support the... Read more
Malaspina University-College professor co-edits book on children’s health
January 30, 2006
Our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents are lucky to have survived childhood, according to a new book co-edited by Malaspina University-College history professor Dr. Cheryl Krasnick Warsh. "It was very dangerous to be a child at the beginning of the last century, especially in Montreal, where the child mortality rate was higher than in any other part of the western world," said Krasnick... Read more
Malaspina launches new Health and Wellness Centre
January 23, 2006
Malaspina University-College is launching a new Health and Wellness Centre at the Nanaimo campus Thursday, January 26. The Centre is being implemented in two phases. Phase one focuses on prevention, information and education, and includes a new website to assist students and employees in addressing their health and wellness needs. Phase two involves the provision of direct health care services... Read more
New leader, executive for Malaspina Foundation
January 23, 2006
There’s a new face at the head of the Malaspina University-College Foundation Board table this year. Nanaimo lawyer Mike Brown assumed the leadership of the Foundation this month from Pat Dennison who has served as chair for the past two years. Brown, owner of the local law firm Geselbracht Brown, has been a Foundation director since 2000. He has been active in the annual Festival of Trees... Read more
Executive Search Company selected to recruit new President for Malaspina University-College
January 22, 2006
The search is underway for a new President of Malaspina University-College. The executive search firm of Janet Wright and Associates (JWA) will assist the Board of Governors at Malaspina University-College in identifying a new President to replace President Rich Johnston, who retires January 2007. "We’re pleased that we have been able to secure the expertise of Janet Wright and Associates,"... Read more
Malaspina and Crime Stoppers launch new partnership
January 15, 2006
January is Crime Stoppers month and Malaspina University-College is doing its part to enhance safety at the Nanaimo campus. On Thursday, January 19 Malaspina and Nanaimo & District Crime Stoppers officially launch a new partnership to make the campus safer for students, employees and visitors. New signage will be posted at main entrances to parking lots and near busy stairways to alert... Read more
New Centre at Malaspina promotes healthy habits
January 12, 2006
A new Health and Wellness Centre at Malaspina University-College’s Nanaimo campus will help students and employees lead healthier lives. The Centre begins its first major health promotion campaign during National Non-Smoking Week, January 16 to 20, followed by an official launch on January 26. "We’re excited to announce the start of a four-year smoking cessation strategy aimed at students,... Read more